Ware has 19 tackles, four sacks and one interception this season, and has long been Dallas’ defensive leader. When his teammates take the field against the Eagles Sunday, Dallas will need other players to step up.

9-year vet has never missed a game. RT @AdamSchefter: DE DeMarcus Ware is expexcted to miss three to four weeks with a strained quad.

According to the team’s depth chart, second-year DE Kyle Wilber will take Ware’s place for the next few games. Wilber has seven tackles, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in six games this season as a reserve.